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1 USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC / NASA UFGS (August 2008) Change 1-08/ Preparing Activity: USACE Superseding UFGS (October 2006) UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS References are in agreement with UMRL dated January 2018 SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK SECTION SOIL SURFACE EROSION CONTROL 08/08 PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY 1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Standard and Geosynthetic Binder Mulch and Compost Hydraulic Mulch Geotextile Fabric Erosion Control Blankets Synthetic Grid/Sheet Systems Cellular Concrete Block Systems 1.3 REFERENCES 1.4 SUBMITTALS 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE Installer's Qualification Erosion Potential Substitutions 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING 1.7 SCHEDULING 1.8 WARRANTY PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 RECYCLED PLASTIC 2.2 BINDERS Synthetic Soil Binders Geosynthetic Binders 2.3 MULCH Straw Hay Wood Cellulose Fiber Paper Fiber Shredded Bark Wood By-Products Coir SECTION Page 1

2 2.3.8 Asphalt Adhesive Mulch Control Netting and Filter Fabric Wood Hydraulic Mulch Tackifier Dye 2.4 GEOTEXTILE FABRICS 2.5 EROSION CONTROL BLANKETS Erosion Control Blankets Type I Erosion Control Blankets Type II Erosion Control Blankets Type III Erosion Control Blankets Type IV Erosion Control Blankets Type V Erosion Control Blankets Type VI Erosion Control Blankets Type VII Erosion Control Blankets Type VIII Erosion Control Blankets Type IX (Turf Reinforcement Mat) Erosion Control Blankets Type X (Turf Reinforcement Mat) Erosion Control Blankets Type XI (Re-vegetation Mat) Erosion Control Blankets Type XII (Compost Mat) Seed Seed Classification Permanent Seed Species and Mixtures Quality Staking Staples 2.6 SYNTHETIC GRID AND SHEET SYSTEMS Synthetic Grid Systems Synthetic Sheet System 2.7 SEDIMENT FENCING 2.8 COMPOST FILTER BERMS 2.9 AGGREGATE 2.10 ARTICULATING CELLULAR CONCRETE BLOCK SYSTEMS 2.11 WATER PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 WEATHER CONDITIONS Finished Grade Placement of Erosion Control Blankets Synthetic Grid Concrete Cellular Block 3.2 SITE PREPARATION Soil Test Layout Protecting Existing Vegetation Obstructions Below Ground 3.3 INSTALLATION Construction Entrance Compost Filter Berms Synthetic Binders Seeding Mulch Installation Mulch Control Netting Mechanical Anchor Asphalt Adhesive Tackifier Non-Asphaltic Tackifier Asphalt Adhesive Coated Mulch Wood Cellulose Fiber, Paper Fiber, and Recycled Paper Hydraulic Mulch Application SECTION Page 2

3 Unseeded Area Seeded Area Erosion Control Blankets Synthetic Sheet System Sheet System Revegetation Sheet System Grids Sheet System Seeding Grid System Grids Grids Grid System Revegetation Synthetic Grids Grid System Seeding Articulating Cellular Concrete Block System Installation Concrete Grout Toe Protection Backfilling Cellular Block System Block System Revegetation Seeding, Fertilizing, Mulching Sediment Fencing 3.4 CLEAN-UP 3.5 WATERING SEED 3.6 MAINTENANCE RECORD Maintenance Maintenance Instructions Patching and Replacement 3.7 SATISFACTORY STAND OF GRASS PLANTS -- End of Section Table of Contents -- SECTION Page 3

4 USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC / NASA UFGS (August 2008) Change 1-08/ Preparing Activity: USACE Superseding UFGS (October 2006) UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS References are in agreement with UMRL dated January 2018 SECTION SOIL SURFACE EROSION CONTROL 08/08 NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for soil surface erosion control. This specification does not include sediment and pollution control measures. Adhere to UFC Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard when editing this guide specification or preparing new project specification sections. Edit this guide specification for project specific requirements by adding, deleting, or revising text. For bracketed items, choose applicable item(s) or insert appropriate information. Remove information and requirements not required in respective project, whether or not brackets are present. Comments, suggestions and recommended changes for this guide specification are welcome and should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR). PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY NOTE: Areas under construction required to provide temporary or permanent soil surface erosion control methods must be delineated on the drawings; the drawings must also depict details of the manufacturer's recommended installation methods. Erosion and sedimentation control contributes to enhancing sustainability in all projects. The work consists of furnishing and installing temporary and permanent soil SECTION Page 4

5 surface erosion control materials to prevent the pollution of air, water, and land, including fine grading, blanketing, stapling, mulching, vegetative measures, structural measures, and miscellaneous related work, within project limits and in areas outside the project limits where the soil surface is disturbed from work under this Contract at the designated locations. This work includes all necessary materials, labor, supervision and equipment for installation of a complete system. Submit a listing of equipment to be used for the application of erosion control materials. Coordinate this section with the requirements of [Section EARTHWORK] [and] [Section SEEDING,] [and] [Section SODDING]. Complete backfilling the openings in synthetic grid systems and articulating cellular concrete block systems a maximum 7 days after placement to protect the material from ultraviolet radiation. 1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Standard and Geosynthetic Binder Measure the standard and geosynthetic binder by the square meter yard of surface area covered. No measurement for payment will be made for fine grading, trenching or other miscellaneous materials necessary for placement of the binder Mulch and Compost Measure mulch and compost by the square meter yard of surface area covered. No measurement for payment will be made for binder, dye or other miscellaneous materials or equipment necessary for placement of the mulch or compost Hydraulic Mulch Measure hydraulic mulch by the square meter yard of surface area covered. Measurement for payment will include binder, dye or both. No measurement for payment will be made for other miscellaneous materials or equipment necessary for placement of the hydraulic mulch Geotextile Fabric Measure geotextile fabrics by the square meter yard of surface area covered. No measurement for payment will be made for fine grading, trenching or other miscellaneous materials necessary for placement of the fabric Erosion Control Blankets Measure erosion control blankets by the square meter yard of surface area covered. No measurement for payment will be made for fine grading, trenching or other miscellaneous materials necessary for placement of the erosion control blankets Synthetic Grid/Sheet Systems Measure synthetic grid/sheet system by the square meter yard of surface area covered. No measurement for payment will be made for fine grading, trenching, geotextile, seams, grout, rock, topsoil or other miscellaneous materials necessary for placement of the articulating cellular concrete block system. SECTION Page 5

6 1.2.7 Cellular Concrete Block Systems Measure articulating cellular concrete block system by the square meter yard of surface area covered. No measurement for payment will be made for fine grading, trenching, geotextile, seams, grout, rock, topsoil or other miscellaneous materials necessary for placement of the articulating cellular concrete block system. 1.3 REFERENCES NOTE: This paragraph is used to list the publications cited in the text of the guide specification. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only and listed in this paragraph by organization, designation, date, and title. Use the Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature when you add a Reference Identifier (RID) outside of the Section's Reference Article to automatically place the reference in the Reference Article. Also use the Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature to update the issue dates. References not used in the text will automatically be deleted from this section of the project specification when you choose to reconcile references in the publish print process. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only. ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM) ASTM C140/C140M ASTM C39/C39M ASTM C42/C42M ASTM D1248 ASTM D1560 ASTM D1777 (2017a) Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units (2017b) Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens (2013) Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete (2012) Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable (2015) Resistance to Deformation and Cohesion of Bituminous Mixtures by Means of Hveem Apparatus (1996; E 2011; R 2011) Thickness of Textile Materials SECTION Page 6

7 ASTM D2028/D2028M ASTM D2844/D2844M ASTM D3776/D3776M (2015) Cutback Asphalt (Rapid-Curing Type) (2013) Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils (2009a; R 2017) Standard Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric ASTM D3787 (2016) Bursting Strength of Textiles - Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT), Ball Burst Test ASTM D3884 ASTM D4355/D4355M ASTM D4491/D4491M ASTM D4533/D4533M ASTM D4595 ASTM D4632/D4632M ASTM D4751 ASTM D4833/D4833M ASTM D4972 ASTM D5034 ASTM D5035 ASTM D5268 ASTM D5852 (2009; R 2017) Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method) (2014) Deterioration of Geotextiles from Exposure to Light, Moisture and Heat in a Xenon-Arc Type Apparatus (2015) Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity (2015) Standard Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles (2017) Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Geotextiles by the Wide-Width Strip Method (2015a) Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles (2016) Standard Test Method for Determining Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile (2007; E 2013; R 2013) Index Puncture Resistance of Geotextiles, Geomembranes, and Related Products (2013) ph of Soils (2009; R 2017) Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test) (2011) Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method) (2013) Topsoil Used for Landscaping Purposes (2000; R 2007; E 2014) Standard Test Method for Erodibility Determination of Soil in the Field or in the Laboratory by the Jet Index Method SECTION Page 7

8 ASTM D6629 ASTM D698 ASTM D977 (2001; E 2012; R 2012) Selection of Methods for Estimating Soil Loss by Erosion (2012; E 2014; E 2015) Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/cu. ft. (600 kn-m/cu. m.)) (2017) Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) AMS Seed Act (1940; R 1988; R 1998) Federal Seed Act 1.4 SUBMITTALS NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions in Section SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit the following list to reflect only the submittals required for the project. The Guide Specification technical editors have designated those items that require Government approval, due to their complexity or criticality, with a "G." Generally, other submittal items can be reviewed by the Contractor's Quality Control System. Only add a G to an item, if the submittal is sufficiently important or complex in context of the project. For submittals requiring Government approval on Army projects, a code of up to three characters within the submittal tags may be used following the "G" designation to indicate the approving authority. Codes for Army projects using the Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office (Engineering Division or other organization in the District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes following the "G" typically are not used for Navy, Air Force, and NASA projects. Use the "S" classification only in SD-11 Closeout Submittals. The "S" following a submittal item indicates that the submittal is required for the Sustainability enotebook to fulfill federally mandated sustainable requirements in accordance with Section SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Choose the first bracketed item for Navy, Air Force and NASA projects, or choose the second bracketed item for Army projects. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for [Contractor Quality Control SECTION Page 8

9 approval.] [information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability enotebook, in conformance to Section SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES: SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals Work Sequence Schedule; G[, [ ]] Erosion Control Plan; G[, [ ]] SD-02 Shop Drawings Layout; G[, [ ]] Obstructions Below Ground; G[, [ ]] Seed Establishment Period Maintenance Record SD-03 Product Data Geosynthetic Binders; G[, [ ]] Recycled Plastic Wood Cellulose Fiber Paper Fiber Mulch Control Netting and Filter Fabric Wood Hydraulic Mulch; G[, [ ]] Erosion Control Blankets Type XI Geotextile Fabrics; G[, [ ]] Aggregate Synthetic Grid Systems; G[, [ ]] Articulating Cellular Concrete Block Systems; G[, [ ]] Equipment Erosion Control Blankets SD-04 Samples Geosynthetic Binders 1.13 L1 quart Mulch SECTION Page 9

10 0.74 k 2 pounds Wood Hydraulic Mulch 0.74 k 2 pounds Geotextile Fabrics 150 mm 6 inch square Erosion Control Blankets 150 mm 6 inch square Synthetic Grid Systems One sample grid Articulating Cellular Concrete Block Systems 9.3 square meters 100 square feet area sample and [two] [ ] color charts displaying the colors and finishes. SD-06 Test Reports Geosynthetic Binders Wood Hydraulic Mulch Geotextile Fabrics Erosion Control Blankets Synthetic Grid Systems Articulating Cellular Concrete Block Systems Compressive Strength Testing Sand Gravel SD-07 Certificates Fill Material Mulch Wood Hydraulic Mulch Geotextile Fabrics Geosynthetic Binders Synthetic Soil Binders Installer's Qualification SECTION Page 10

11 Seed Asphalt Adhesive Tackifier Wood By-Products Wood Cellulose Fiber SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data Maintenance Instructions; G[, [ ]] SD-11 Closeout Submittals Warranty 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE Installer's Qualification The installer must be certified by the manufacturer for training and experience installing the material. Submit the installer's company name and address, and/or certification Erosion Potential Assess potential effects of soil management practices on soil loss in accordance with ASTM D6629. Assess erodibility of soil with dominant soil structure less than 70 to 80 mm 2.8 to 3.1 inches in accordance with ASTM D Substitutions Substitutions will not be allowed without written request and approval from the Contracting Officer. 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Prior to delivery of materials, submit certificates of compliance attesting that materials meet the specified requirements. Store materials in designated areas and as recommended by the manufacturer protected from the elements, direct exposure, and damage. Do not drop containers from trucks. Material must be free of defects that would void required performance or warranty. Deliver geosynthetic binders and synthetic soil binders in the manufacturer's original sealed containers and stored in a secure area. a. Furnish erosion control blankets and geotextile fabric in rolls with suitable wrapping to protect against moisture and extended ultraviolet exposure prior to placement. Label erosion control blanket and geotextile fabric rolls to provide identification sufficient for inventory and quality control purposes. b. All synthetic grids, synthetic sheets, and articulating cellular concrete block grids must be sound and free of defects that would interfere with the proper placing of the block or impair the strength or permanence of the construction. Minor cracks in synthetic grids and SECTION Page 11

12 concrete cellular block, incidental to the usual methods of manufacture, or resulting from standard methods of handling in shipment and delivery, will not be deemed grounds for rejection. c. Inspect seed upon arrival at the jobsite for conformity to species and quality. Seed that is wet, moldy, or bears a test date five months or older, must be rejected. 1.7 SCHEDULING NOTE: For jobs that require state or local government approval of an erosion control plan, use the first bracketed item. For other jobs, use the second bracketed item. Submit a construction work sequence schedule, with the [state or local government approved] [approved] erosion control plan a minimum of 30 days prior to start of construction. The work schedule must coordinate the timing of land disturbing activities with the provision of erosion control measures to reduce on-site erosion and off-site sedimentation. Coordinate installation of temporary erosion control features with the construction of permanent erosion control features to assure effective and continuous control of erosion, pollution, and sediment deposition. Include a vegetative plan with planting and seeding dates and fertilizer, lime, and mulching rates. Distribute copies of the work schedule and erosion control plan to site subcontractors. Address the following in the erosion control plan: a. Statement of erosion control and stormwater control objectives. b. Description of temporary and permanent erosion control, stormwater control, and air pollution control measures to be implemented on site. c. Description of the type and frequency of maintenance activities required for the chosen erosion control methods. d. Comparison of proposed post-development stormwater runoff conditions with predevelopment conditions. 1.8 WARRANTY NOTE: The specifier must consult with the manufacturer's representative, during the design phase, to ensure proper application and installation techniques for project specific conditions. Warranties vary with different materials and may be void if proper technical advice is not obtained. Seed germination is not covered under the warranty. Erosion control material must have a warranty for use and durable condition for project specific installations. Temporary erosion control materials must carry a minimum eighteen month warranty. Permanent erosion control materials must carry a minimum three year warranty. SECTION Page 12

13 PART 2 PRODUCTS NOTE: Consult local codes and regulations for additional information that may affect the project before design work begins. The choice of methods and materials will be a project specific requirement and will be at the discretion of the designer. Edit the specification choices of material to best suit the needs of each project. 2.1 RECYCLED PLASTIC NOTE: Plastic lumber used for landscaping timbers and posts is an EPA designated product for recycled content. Use materials with recycled content where appropriate for use. Verify suitability, availability within the region, cost effectiveness and adequate competition before specifying product recycled content requirements. A resource that can be used to identify products with recycled content is the "Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG)" page within the EPA's website at Other products with recycled content are also acceptable when meeting all requirements of this specification. Research shows products are available among US national manufacturers above the minimum recycled content listed. Submit individual component and assembled unit structural integrity test results; creep tolerance; deflection tolerance; and vertical load test results and Life-cycle durability. Recycled plastic must contain a minimum 85 percent of recycled post-consumer product. Recycled material must be constructed or manufactured with a maximum 6 mm 1/4 inch deflection or creep in any member, according to ASTM D1248. The components must be molded of ultraviolet (UV) and color stabilized polyethylene. The material must consist of a minimum 75 percent plastic profile of high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, and polypropylene raw material. The material must be non-toxic and have no discernible contaminants such as paper, foil, or wood. The material must contain less than 3 percent air voids and must be free of splinters, chips, peels, buckling, and cracks. Material must be resistant to deformation from solar heat gain. 2.2 BINDERS Synthetic Soil Binders Calcium chloride, or other standard manufacturer's spray-on adhesives designed for dust suppression. Submit certification for binders showing EPA registered uses, toxicity levels, and application hazards Geosynthetic Binders Geosynthetic binders must be manufactured in accordance with ASTM D1560, SECTION Page 13

14 ASTM D2844/D2844M; and must be referred to as products manufactured for use as modified emulsions for the purpose of erosion control and soil stabilization. Emulsions must be manufactured from all natural materials and provide a hard durable finish. 2.3 MULCH Mulch must be free from weeds, mold, and other deleterious materials. Mulch materials must be native to the region Straw Straw must be stalks from oats, wheat, rye, barley, or rice, furnished in air-dry condition and with a consistency for placing with commercial mulch-blowing equipment Hay Hay must be native hay, sudan-grass hay, broomsedge hay, or other herbaceous mowings, furnished in an air-dry condition suitable for placing with commercial mulch-blowing equipment Wood Cellulose Fiber NOTE: Wood-based hydraulic mulch is an EPA designated product for recycled content. Recycled content percentages listed are recommended by EPA; additional information can be found on the EPA's "Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG)" page within EPA's website at Include bracketed statement regarding heavy metals if project includes family housing or child-centered facilities. For other projects, statement may or may not be deleted. Wood cellulose fiber must be 100 percent total recovered materials content and must not contain any growth or germination-inhibiting factors and must be dyed with non-toxic, biodegradable dye an appropriate color to facilitate placement during application. Composition on air-dry weight basis: a minimum 9 to a maximum 15 percent moisture, and between a minimum 4.5 to a maximum 6.0 ph.[ Wood cellulose fiber must not contain environmentally hazardous levels of heavy metals. Materials may be bulk tested or tested by toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP).] Paper Fiber NOTE: Paper-based hydraulic mulch is an EPA designated product for recycled content. Recycled content percentages listed are recommended by EPA; additional information can be found on the EPA's "Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG)" page within EPA's website at Paper fiber mulch must be 100 percent post-consumer recycled news print SECTION Page 14

15 that is shredded for the purpose of mulching seed Shredded Bark Locally shredded material must be treated to retard the growth of mold and fungi Wood By-Products Submit composition, source, and particle size. Products must be free from toxic chemicals or hazardous material. Wood locally chipped or ground bark must be treated to retard the growth of mold and fungi. Gradation: A maximum 50 mm 2 inch wide by 100 mm 4 inch long Coir NOTE: Ensure manufacturers and contractors supply coir cured in fresh water for use in mulching or blanket applications. Salt water or, lagoon cured, coir has a white appearance and is called white coir. Fresh water cured coir is dark brown in color and has higher strength and durability. Coir must be manufactured from 100 percent coconut fiber cured in fresh water for a minimum of 6 months Asphalt Adhesive Asphalt adhesive must conform to the following: Emulsified asphalt, conforming to ASTM D977, Grade SS-1; and cutback asphalt, conforming to ASTM D2028/D2028M, Designation RC Mulch Control Netting and Filter Fabric Mulch control netting and filter fabric must be constructed of lightweight recycled plastic, cotton, or paper or organic fiber. The recycled plastic must be a woven or nonwoven polypropylene, nylon, or polyester containing stabilizers or inhibitors to make the fabric resistant to deterioration from UV, and with the following properties: Minimum grab tensile strength (TF 25 #1/ ASTM D4632/D4632M) Minimum Puncture (TF 25 #4/ ASTM D3787) 0.8 kn 180 pounds 0.52 MPa 75 psi in the weakest direction Apparent opening sieve size Minimum Trapezoidal tear strength (TF 25 #2/ ASTM D4533/D4533M) minimum 40 and maximum 80 (U.S. Sieve Size) 0.22 kn 50 pounds Wood Hydraulic Mulch NOTE: Hydraulic mulch is an EPA designated product for recycled content. Recycled content percentages listed are recommended by EPA; additional information can be found on the EPA's "Comprehensive SECTION Page 15

16 Procurement Guidelines (CPG)" page within EPA's website at Wood hydraulic mulch must be made of 100 percent [total recovered material][virgin aspen wood fibers]. Wood must be naturally air-dried to a moisture content of 10.0 percent, plus or minus 3.0 percent. A minimum of 50 percent of the fibers must be equal to or greater than 5 mm 0.15 inch in length and a minimum of 75 percent of the fibers must be retained on a 28 mesh screen.[ No reprocessed paper fibers must be included in the hydraulic mulch.] Hydraulic mulch must have the following mixture characteristics: CHARACTERISTIC (typical) VALUE ph Organic Matter (oven dried basis) percent 99.3 within Inorganic Ash (oven dried basis) percent 0.7 within Water Holding Capacity percent 1, Tackifier Tackifier must be a blended polyacrylimide material with non-ionic galactomannan of Gramineae endosperm in powder and crystalline form with molecular weights over 250,000. Tackifier must be pre-packaged in the hydraulic mulch at the rate of [ ] grams per kg ounces per lb of wood fiber Dye Dye must be a water-activated, green color. Pre-package dye in water dissolvable packets in the hydraulic mulch. 2.4 GEOTEXTILE FABRICS NOTE: Use materials with recycled content where appropriate for use. Verify suitability, availability within the region, cost effectiveness and adequate competition (including verification of bracketed percentages included in the section below) before specifying product recycled content requirements. Geotextile fabrics must be woven of [polyester][polypropylene] filaments formed into a stable network so that the filaments retain their relative position to each other. [Content must be a minimum of [75][ ] percent recycled materials.] Sewn seams must have strength equal to or greater than the geotextile itself. Install fabric to withstand maximum velocity flows as recommended by the manufacturer. The geotextile must conform to the following minimum average roll values: SECTION Page 16

17 Property Performance Test Method Weight g/m ASTM D3776/D3776M Thickness mm ASTM D1777 Permeability 0.12 cm/sec ASTM D4491/D4491M Abrasion Resistance, Type (percent strength retained) 58 percent X 81 percent ASTM D3884 Tensile Grab Strength 1467 N X 1933 N ASTM D4632/D4632M Grab Elongation 15 percent X 20 percent ASTM D4632/D4632M Burst Strength kn/m ASTM D3787 Puncture Strength 733 N ASTM D4833/D4833M Trapezoid Tear 533 N X 533 N ASTM D4533/D4533M Apparent Opening Size 40 US Std Sieve ASTM D4751 UV 500 hours 90 percent ASTM D4355/D4355M 2.5 EROSION CONTROL BLANKETS NOTE: The choice of materials will be a project specific condition requirement. Edit the specification choices of material to best suit the needs of each project. Specifying material and anchoring pattern will also depend on velocity flows, slopes and other variables Erosion Control Blankets Type I Use Type I blankets for erosion control and vegetation establishment on roadside embankments, abutments, berms, shoulders, and median swales where natural vegetation will provide long term stabilization. Erosion control blankets must be a machine-produced mat of 100 percent straw. The blanket must be of consistent thickness with the straw evenly distributed over the entire area of the mat. Cover the blanket on the top side with a photodegradable polypropylene netting having an approximate 13 by 13 mm 1/2 by 1/2 inch mesh and be sewn together on a maximum 40 mm 1.5 inch centers with degradable thread. The erosion control blanket must have the following properties: Material Content Straw 100 percent with approximately 0.27 kg/m lb/yd 2 weight SECTION Page 17

18 Material Content Netting One side only, lightweight photodegradable with approximately 8.0 kg/100 m 2 Thread 1.64 lb/1,000 ft 2 weight Degradable Note 1: Photodegradable life a minimum of 2 months with a minimum 90 percent light penetration. Apply to slopes up to a maximum 3:1 gradient Erosion Control Blankets Type II Erosion control blankets must be a machine-produced mat of 100 percent straw. The blanket must be of consistent thickness with the straw evenly distributed over the entire area of the mat. Cover the blanket on the top side with a polypropylene netting having an approximate 13 by 13 mm 1/2 by 1/2 inch mesh with photodegradable accelerators to provide breakdown of the netting within approximately 45 days, depending upon geographic location and elevation. Sew the blanket together on a maximum 40 mm 1.5 inch centers with degradable thread. The erosion control blanket must have the following properties: Material Content Straw Netting 100 percent with approximately 0.27 kg/m lb/yd 2 weight One side only, lightweight photodegradable with photo accelerators and approximately 8.0 kg/100 m lb/1,000 ft 2 weight Thread Degradable Note 1: Photodegradable life a minimum of 10 months with a minimum 90 percent light penetration. Apply to slopes up to a maximum 3:1 gradient Erosion Control Blankets Type III Type III blankets must be used for erosion control and vegetation establishment on roadside embankments, abutments, berms, shoulders, and median swales where natural vegetation will provide long term stabilization. Erosion control blanket must be a machine-produced mat consisting of 70 percent straw and 30 percent coconut fiber. The blanket must be of consistent thickness with the straw and coconut fiber evenly distributed over the entire area of the mat. Cover the blanket on the top side with heavyweight photodegradable polypropylene netting having UV additives to delay breakdown and an approximate 16 by 16 mm 5/8 by 5/8 inch mesh, and on the bottom side with a lightweight photodegradable polypropylene netting with an approximate 13 by 13 mm 1/2 by 1/2 inch mesh. Sew the blanket together on 40 mm 1.5 inch centers with degradable thread. The erosion control blanket must have the following properties: SECTION Page 18

19 Material Content Straw 70 percent by approximately 0.19 kg/m lb/yd 2 Coconut Fiber Netting 30 percent by approximately 0.08 kg/m lb/yd 2 weight Top side heavyweight photodegradable with UV additives and approximately 16 kg/ m 2 3 lb/1,000 ft 2 weight Bottom side lightweight photodegradable with approximately 8.0 kg/100 m lb/1,000 ft 2 weight NOTE: Photodegradable life a minimum of 10 months with a minimum 90 percent light penetration. Apply to slopes with a gradient less than 1.5: Erosion Control Blankets Type IV Erosion control blanket must be a machine-produced mat of 100 percent straw. The blanket must be of consistent thickness with the straw evenly distributed over the entire area of the mat. Cover the blanket on the top and bottom sides with lightweight photodegradable polypropylene netting having an approximate 13 by 13 mm 1/2 by 1/2 inch mesh. Sew the blanket together on 40 mm 1.5 inch centers with degradable thread. The erosion control blanket must have the following properties: Material Content Straw 100 percent with approximately 0.27 kg/m lb/yd 2 weight Netting Both sides lightweight photodegradable with approximately 8.0 kg/100 m lb/1,000 ft 2 weight. Thread Degradable Note: Photodegradable life a minimum of 2 months with a minimum 90 percent light penetration. Apply to slopes with a gradient of less than 1.5: Erosion Control Blankets Type V Erosion control blanket must be a machine-produced mat of 100 percent straw. The blanket must be of consistent thickness with the straw evenly distributed over the entire area of the mat. Cover the blanket on the top side with polypropylene netting having an approximate 13 by 13 mm 1/2 by 1/2 inch mesh with photodegradable accelerators to provide breakdown of the netting within approximately 45 days, depending upon geographic location and elevation. Cover the bottom with a polypropylene netting having an approximate 13 by 13 mm 1/2 by 1/2 inch mesh with photo accelerators. Sew the blanket together on 40 mm 1.5 inch centers with degradable thread. The erosion control blanket must have the following properties: SECTION Page 19

20 Material Content Straw 70 percent by approximately 0.19 kg/m lb/yd 2 Netting Top side lightweight photodegradable with photo accelerators with approximately 8.0 kg/100 m lb/1,000 ft 2 weight Bottom side lightweight photodegradable with photo accelerators and approximately 8.0 kg/100 m lb/1,000 ft 2 weight NOTE: Photodegradable life a minimum of 10 months with a minimum 90 percent light penetration. Apply to slopes up to a maximum 2:1 gradient Erosion Control Blankets Type VI Erosion control blanket must be a machine-produced 100 percent biodegradable mat with a 100 percent straw fiber matrix. The blanket must be of consistent thickness with the straw fiber evenly distributed over the entire area of the mat. Cover the blanket on the top side with a 100 percent biodegradable woven natural organic fiber netting. The netting must consist of machine directional strands formed from two intertwined yarns with cross directional strands interwoven through the twisted machine strands (commonly referred to as a Leno weave) to form an approximate 13 by 13 mm 1/2 by 1/2 inch mesh. Sew the blanket together with biodegradable thread on 40 mm 1.5 inch centers. The erosion control blanket must have the following properties: Material Content Matrix 100 percent straw fiber with approximately 0.27 kg/m lb/yd 2 weight Netting Weight Thread One side only, Leno woven 100 percent biodegradable natural organic fiber approximately 45.4 kg/100 m lb/1,000 ft Biodegradable NOTE: Photodegradable life a minimum of 10 months with a minimum 90 Percent light penetration. Apply to slopes up to a maximum 2:1 gradient Erosion Control Blankets Type VII Erosion control blanket must be a machine-produced 100 percent biodegradable mat with an herbaceous straw fiber matrix. The blanket must be of consistent thickness with the straw evenly distributed over the entire area of the mat. Cover the blanket on the top and bottom sides with 100 percent biodegradable woven natural fiber netting. The netting must consist of machine directional strands formed from two intertwined yarns with cross directional strands interwoven through the twisted machine strands (commonly referred to as a Leno weave) to form an approximate 13 by 13 mm 1/2 by 1/2 inch mesh. Sew the blanket together with biodegradable thread on 40 mm 1.5 inch centers. The blanket must have the following properties: SECTION Page 20

21 Material Content Straw 100 percent straw fiber with approximately 0.27 kg/m lb/yd 2 weight Netting Top and bottom sides,leno woven 100 percent biodegradable natural organic fiber with approximately 45.4 kg/100 m lb/1,000ft 2 weight Thread Biodegradable Note: Photodegradable life a minimum of 18 months with a minimum 90 percent light penetration. Apply to slopes up to a maximum 1.5:1 gradient Erosion Control Blankets Type VIII Erosion control blanket must be a machine-produced 100 percent biodegradable mat with a 70 percent herbaceous straw and 30 percent coconut fiber blend matrix. The blanket must be of consistent thickness with the straw and coconut fiber evenly distributed over the entire area of the mat. Cover the blanket on the top and bottom sides with 100 percent biodegradable woven natural organic fiber netting. The netting must consist of machine directional strands formed from two intertwined yarns with cross directional strands interwoven through the twisted machine strands (commonly referred to as a Leno weave) to form an approximate 13 by 13 mm 1/2 by 1/2 inch mesh. Sew the blanket together with biodegradable thread on 40 mm 1.5 inch centers. Straw/Coconut fiber erosion control blanket must have the following properties: Material Content Matrix 70 percent straw fiber with approximately 19 kg/m lb/yd 2 weight. 30 percent coconut fiber cured in fresh water with approximately 0.08 kg/m lb/yd 2 weight Netting Both sides woven 100 percent biodegradable natural organic fiber with approximately 45.4 kg/100 m lbs/1,000 ft 2 weight Thread Biodegradable Note: Photodegradable life a minimum of 24 months with a minimum 90 percent light penetration. Apply to slopes up to a maximum 1.5:1 gradient Erosion Control Blankets Type IX (Turf Reinforcement Mat) Permanent erosion control/turf reinforcement mat is constructed of 100 percent coconut fiber stitch bonded between a heavy duty UV stabilized bottom net, and a heavy duty UV stabilized cuspated (crimped) middle netting overlaid with a heavy duty UV stabilized top net. The cuspated netting forms prominent closely spaced ridges across the entire width of the mat. The three nettings are stitched together on 40 mm 1.5 inch centers with UV stabilized polypropylene thread to form a permanent three SECTION Page 21

22 dimensional structure. The following list contains further physical properties of the turf erosion control mat. Property Test Method Value Ground Cover Image Analysis 93 percent Thickness ASTM D mm0.63 in Mass per Unit Area ASTM D3776/D3776M 0.5 kg/m lb/sy Tensile Strength ASTM D kg/m480 lb/ft Elongation ASTM D5035 [ ] percent Tensile Strength ASTM D kg/m 960 lb/ft Elongation ASTM D percent Tensile Strength [ASTM D5034][ASTM D5035] 80 kg 177 lbs Elongation [ASTM D5034][ASTM D5035] 22 percent Resiliency ASTM D1777 greater than 80 percent UV Stability* ASTM D4355/D4355M 68 kg 151 lbs 86 percent Color(permanent net) UV Black Porosity(permanent net)calculated Minimum Filament Measured Diameter (permanent net) greater than 95 percent 0.8 mm 0.03 in 0.8 mm 0.03 in NOTE 1: *[ASTM D5034][ASTM D5035] Tensile Strength and percent Strength Retention of material after 1000 hours of exposure in Xenon-Arc Weatherometer NOTE 2: Photodegradable life a minimum of 36 months with a minimum 90 percent light penetration. Apply to slopes up to a maximum 1:1 gradient Erosion Control Blankets Type X (Turf Reinforcement Mat) Permanent erosion control/turf reinforcement mat must be constructed of 100 percent UV stabilized high denier polypropylene fiber sewn between a black UV stabilized 13 mm 1/2 inch mesh polypropylene netting on the top 24.4 kg/100 square m 5 lbs/1000 square ft and a black UV stabilized 16 mm 5/8 inch mesh polypropylene netting on the bottom 14.6 kg/100 square m 3 lbs/1000 square ft with polypropylene thread. The mat must be resistant to photo and chemical degradation. The following list contains further physical properties of the turf reinforcement mat. SECTION Page 22

23 Property Test Method Value Thickness ASTM D mm 0.56 in Mass per Unit Area ASTM D3776/D3776M 380 g/m oz/sq yd Tensile Strength ASTM D4632/D4632M 16 kg 35.2 lbs Elongation ASTM D4632/D4632M 25.5 percent Tensile Strength ASTM D kg/m lbs/ft Elongation ASTM D percent Tensile Strength ASTM D kg/m 300 lbs/ft Elongation ASTM D percent Tensile Strength [ASTM D5034][ASTM D5035] 40 kg 89 lbs Elongation [ASTM D5034][ASTM D5035] 21 percent Resiliency 100 PSI-3 cycles 94 percent UV Stability* ASTM D4355/D4355M 37 kg 81* lbs 90* percent NOTE 1: *[ASTM D5034][ASTM D5035] Tensile Strength and percent Strength Retention of material after 1000 hours of exposure in Xenon-Arc Weatherometer NOTE 2: Photodegradable life a minimum of 36 months with a minimum 90 percent light penetration. Apply to slopes up to a maximum 1:1 gradient Erosion Control Blankets Type XI (Re-vegetation Mat) NOTE: The seed specified below will depend on location, climate and season. Custom mixes are available from some manufacturers. Seed-incorporated blanket option must consist of 2-ply 100 percent recycled, unbleached, cellulose tissue. Uniformly distribute a seed mix upon the bottom ply of cellulose tissue and fully overlaid with a top cellulose ply to provide complete envelopment of the seed layer. Sew the seed-incorporated cellulose medium to the bottom side of the specified erosion control blanket. Material Content Top Ply Seed 1-ply 100 percent recycled unbleached cellulose tissue with approximately 21.0 kg/100 m lbs/1,000 ft 2 weight [ ] 179 kg/ha lbs/yd 2 (160 lbs/acre) SECTION Page 23

24 Material Content [ ] 90 kg/ha lbs/yd 2 (80 lbs/acre) Bottom Ply 1-ply recycled unbleached cellulose issue with approximately 21.0 kg/100 m lbs/(1,000 ft 2 ) weight NOTE: Photodegradable life a minimum of 36 months with a minimum 90 percent light penetration. Apply to slopes up to a minimum 1:1 gradient Erosion Control Blankets Type XII (Compost Mat) NOTE: Fine compost will penetrate the soil surface and increase water infiltration and water holding capacity. In addition, fine compost is essential for rapid vegetation establishment and long term soil and plant health. Coarse grades of compost, although harder to plant into, help to prevent splashing of raindrops directly on the soil surface and are less likely to be disturbed by rainfall and storm runoff. The coarse grades also perform like filters by stopping or catching soil particles already in motion. Dryer composts are recommended for areas prone to high rainfall because they will absorb more water and are more likely to bind pollutants, reducing the chance of leaching to ground and surface waters. Steeper slopes benefit from deeper layers of compost. Compost blanket must consist of a layer of 100 percent biobased stable and mature compost uniformly distributed to a depth of 19 to 75 mm 3/4 to 3 inches along slopes with erosion potential. Compost must encourage plant growth and seed must be applied following compost application. The blanket must have the following properties: Parameter Particle size Range mm 3/8-1/2 inch sieve and mm 2-3 inch sieve (ratio = 3:1) Moisture content Soluble salt Organic matter percent mmhos/cm percent ph Nitrogen content Human made inerts percent percent SECTION Page 24

25 Seed NOTE: State-certified seed is more stringently monitored than State-approved seed; and therefore, more expensive. Submit classification, botanical name, common name, percent pure live seed, minimum percent germination and hard seed, maximum percent weed seed content, and date tested Seed Classification Provide [State-certified] [State-approved] native seed mix of the latest season's crop in original sealed packages bearing the producer's guaranteed analysis for percentages of mixture, purity, germination, hard seed, weed seed content, and inert material. Conform labels to the AMS Seed Act and applicable state seed laws. Submit the calendar time for Seed Establishment Period. When there is more than one seed establishment period, the boundaries of the seeded area covered for each period must be described Permanent Seed Species and Mixtures Proportion permanent seed species and mixtures by weight as follows: Mixture Percent by Weight Percent Pure Live Seed Botanical Name Common Name [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Quality Weed seed must be less than 1 percent by weight of the total mixture Staking Stakes must be 100 percent biodegradable manufactured from plastic or wood and must be designed to safely and effectively secure erosion control blankets for temporary or permanent applications. The biodegradable stake must be fully degradable by biological activity within a reasonable time frame. The bio-plastic resin used in production of the biodegradable stake must consist of polylactide, a natural, completely biodegradable substance derived from renewable agricultural resources. The biodegradable stake must exhibit ample rigidity to enable being driven into hard ground, with sufficient flexibility to resist shattering. Serrate the biodegradable stake on the leg to increase resistance to pull-out from the soil. The biodegradable stake must have the following dimensions: [ ] Staples NOTE: Staples or anchoring methods and SECTION Page 25

26 recommendations vary by manufacturers. The expectation of high flow velocities, sand, silt or uncompacted soils will dictate the pattern of fastening used as well as use of longer and more substantial anchors. Staples must be as recommended by the manufacturer. 2.6 SYNTHETIC GRID AND SHEET SYSTEMS Synthetic grid and sheet systems must be formed of recycled plastic in accordance with paragraph RECYCLED PLASTICS and have interlocking components to form a uniform underlayment or strata to receive fill Synthetic Grid Systems Grids must be made of modular interlocking components. Form blocks as rigid interlocking components or as expandable sheets and manufacture to allow articulation upward and downward while restricting lateral movement. The assembled grid system must articulate over three-directional vertical curves, both upward and downward. Nominal grid thickness must be [ ] mm inches, or as indicated. Each pair of grids must cover approximately [ ] square meters feet. Provide 100 percent coverage of the area with the cells back filled Synthetic Sheet System Synthetic sheet thickness must be [ ] mm inches, or as indicated. 2.7 SEDIMENT FENCING NOTE: Sediment fencing does not stop erosion, but captures eroded soil before it damages adjoining properties. On steep slopes, fencing must be supported using driven steel or wooden posts spaced approximately every 1.2 m 4 feet to prevent destruction from the weight of silt and water. Wood or burlap. 2.8 COMPOST FILTER BERMS NOTE: Compost filter berms are contoured runoff and erosion filtration methods usually used for steeper slopes with high erosive potential. The berm allows runoff water to penetrate it and continue to flow while filtering sediment and pollutants from the water. It also slows the flow down, allowing soil particles to settle out. Berms work well in many of the same areas as blankets but are the preferred method if the slope exceeds a 4:1 gradient. Larger berms are recommended for steeper slopes. Compost berms are typically contoured to the base of the slope, but a second berm may be used on the shoulder contour of steeper slopes for added protection. SECTION Page 26

27 Berms must not be constructed in runoff channels, ditches, or gullies. Windrow shaped berms should be 300 to 610 mm 1 to 2 feet high and 760 to 1220 mm 2.5 to 4 feet wide. Trapezoidal berms should be approximately 610 mm 2 feet high, 610 to 915 mm 2 to 3 feet wide at the top, and at least 1220 mm 4 feet wide at the base. Trapezoidal berms provide maximum water filtration. The compost mixture ratio may include a greater fraction of coarser grade compost (1:1) compared to compost blankets if vegetation establishment on the berm is not a primary goal or if there is a high runoff quantity potential. Compost berms must consist of 100 percent biobased [windrow-][trapezoidal-]shaped compost piles arranged across slopes. Berms must have the following properties: Parameter Particle size Range mm 3/8-1/2 inch sieve and mm 2-3 inch sieve (ratio = 1:1) Moisture content Soluble salt Organic matter percent mmhos/cm percent ph Nitrogen content Human made inerts Size percent percent [ mm 1-2 feet H x mm feet W][ 610 mm 2 feet H x mm 2-3 feet W at top, at least 1219 mm 4 feet W at base] 2.9 AGGREGATE NOTE: Use materials with recycled content where appropriate for use. Verify suitability, availability within the region, cost effectiveness and adequate competition (including verification of bracketed percentages included in the section below) before specifying product recycled content requirements. [Aggregate must be [onsite] [or] [offsite] [ ] material generated from SECTION Page 27